Umbrellas and plastic bottles were also banned from the Belfast Odyssey Arena, as well as recording equipment, professional cameras and glass items. Concertgoers were also asked to leave any prohibited items at the door and bags were searched before admittance was allowed.

Turns out the 1D hunks were a bit concerned after Harry was clocked in the crotch by a fan throwing a shoe at their concert in Glasgow. Although the mega-Directioner later apologized for the freak mishap, it seems the British boy-banders didn't want to take any more chances.

Hey, they are One Direction. Gotta protect the goods from those glow sticks!

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